Korean war Flashcards
Understand the dates and reasons for the Korean war (10 cards)
When did the Korean war start?
June 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea
How did the UN react to the war?
The UN called for a ceasefire but the war continued
Who was the leaders of North and South Korea?
- North= Kim II Sung
- Syngman Rhee
Why did the Soviet Union not veto the UN’s decisions
They were boycotting since PRC (China) government was not being recognised
Why did the USA want to help South K
They wanted to keep communism contained
What was the significance of the Korean war
First Proxy war of the Cold war era
Why was General MacArthur dismissed
Truman let him go because he called for the use of nuclear weapons
What happened in September 1950
Us-led forces,led by MacArthur. Land in Inchon and drive the North Koreans back the 38th parallel.
What was the border splitting North & South Korea
38th Parallel
What did China do to help North Korea
The Chinese troops helped launch a North Korean counterattack, bu capturing Seoul, the capital city in South K
